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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1940

Page

2

Cavalry Combat Power and Supply Across the Army

The piece details both horse and mechanized cavalry roles and logistics. It notes cavalry forward scouting, quick mobility, and the decision to transfer many mechanized units to an armored force. It explains supply chains, fuel, ammunition, and the National Defense Advisory Commission coordinating transport and stockpiles.

National Defense Advisory Commission Cavalry Army Navy Commission

Local Social Notes From Wichita Falls and Area

Sunday School attendance urged at 10 AM. Families visit kin in Wichita Falls and Louisville Kansas. A baby boy Franklin Maxwell born to Mr and Mrs Max Corley at Waiego hospital Louisville Kansas. Grandmother Mrs P L Baggs and mother former Miss Marie Baggs. Delores Moss returns to Wichita Falls after visit. G W Garlington and Harold visit Mrs H T Garlington. E L Weatherford and Jim visit daughter Mrs Lee Bates. Weatherford recovering from six weeks illness. Patsy Elizabeth Stubbs and Ray Hunt visit Heath children. Esker Eakman and Paul of Bowie visit Mrs. Eakman.

Franklin Maxwell Max Corley Waiego Hospital Louisville Kansas P. L. Baggs Marie Baggs Delores Moss Wichita Falls H. T. Garlington G. W. Garlington Harold E. L. Weatherford

Debunking False Prophets on Advertising and Prices

The piece argues advertising fuels mass production and lowers costs by driving demand. It cites early autos and household goods to show that persistent promotion boosted production, reduced unit costs, and eventually lowered prices for millions, per Nation's Business.

Chiefly U S Vacations Reflect American Leisure Pattern

The article argues Americans uniquely prioritize leisure, noting ten billion dollars spent annually on amusement and recreation. It highlights how one third of working hours have become leisure time since 1890, with mass travel, beaches, mountains, and car trips as a defining American summer image. It cites Nocona News.

U. S Nocona

Local Folks Head Various Short Trips and Events

Mallard notices a Dallas visit by Mr and Mrs Owen Upton and other relatives. Fern Nix plans a Dallas visit to stay with his mother. Rev Johnnie Cox will lead a Baptist revival starting August 23. Harris subjects include hospital treatment, rodeo attendance, and family visits across Dallas Fort Worth Aubrey Denton Lubbock and Montague.

Owen Upton Dallas A. B. Harbert Fern Nix Susie Nix John Hogan Muenster J. H. Hold The Baptist Church Johnnie Cox Beulah McRenolds Mary Fort Worth Aubrey Denton

Community Notes From Rock Springs and Nearby

Sunday church services featured Rev J P Whitaker of Alvord delivering the monthly appointment. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Clark of Colorado and several local families. A ten pound baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Giaketti of Montague, while many relatives gathered for dinners and weekend visits across Montague Nocona and Vernon areas.

J. P. Whitaker Alvord Howard Clark Colorado W. B. Clark Betty Aust Mac S. F. Middleton Postoak Prairie Whitecotton Frank Whitaker Sunset Sid Cable Bobby Barney Graham Montague Barney Elam Dallas Paul Whitecotton Jay Mills Stoneburg Will Hodges Prairie Point Wayne Davis J. D. Prestwood Lone Star Betty Atkins Philip Atkins Clarksville J. W. Davis Davis J. W. Morrow Jim Giaketti Giaketti Odie Roberts Wyatt Atkins Nocona Paul Atkins Ernest Fenoglio Vernon

Community notes on visits and a family birthday

Mrs J C Fletcher hosts and visits span several families. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Bailey Jackson and kin, Mr and Mrs Joe King and kin, and Mrs Effie Birdsong from Lubbock attending Forestburg homecoming. Lizzie Armstrong Phipps celebrates 85th birthday with many relatives and tales of Civil War heritage.

Lizzie Armstrong Phipps Howard Texas W. A. Phipps Henry P. Phipps Lynn B. Phipps Waxahachie J. E. Lucas Bowie M. E. Gleason Jacksboro S. R. Phipps Dallas Bill Bassinger Phipps Rogersville Tenn Richmond J. W. Phipps

Adla Tablets Offer Relief for Stomach Troubles

Do not pay 3.00 to 5.00 for relief from stomach pains and indigestion caused by excess acidity. Try Adla Tablets for a three weeks supply at 1.25 and get relief or your money back. Available at your drug store.

Miles

Week End Visits Pine the Hancock Area

Mrs E W Chaney and J D of Graford visited her daughter Mrs C M Ford and family. Mr and Mrs Bernies Hancock of Electra spent Sunday with his parents. A O Page visited his mother Mrs Lom Peegler of Bowie. Groves family visited Nichols family in Wichita. Pauline Groves returned home from Wichita. Rev and Mrs Tom McDonald and children of Lubbock stayed with Sid McDonald and were en route to Arkansas for a revival. Residents noted a welcome rain last week.

Walters Okla J. H. Holland Holland Dick Cain J. S. Hogan Kleen Holland Scottish Rite Hospital Dallas Pearl Nickauls Lubbock G. R. Miler Jack Miller Tioga Marvin Parr Nocona G. L. Parr N. A. Wood Texas Montague J. C. Fletcher Gaston Blair Howley Bailey Jackson Mack Jackson Joe King J. C. Donnell Dye Mound Louise Buck Treadwell Wink E. W. Chaney J. D Graford C. M. Ford Bernies Hancock Electra R. L. Hancock A. O. Page Lom Peegler Bowie C. B. Groves John Nic

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